What is the point?
Intelligence, a multifaceted concept in psychology, involves the capacity to learn, reason, solve problems, and adapt to one's environment. Students studying intelligence delve into the various theories that attempt to define and measure this complex trait. Cognitive abilities such as memory, problem-solving, and creative thinking are integral to discussions on intelligence. Psychometric approaches, including intelligence tests, provide quantitative measures, while theories like Gardner's multiple intelligences emphasize diverse intellectual abilities. The study of intelligence also explores the influence of genetic and environmental factors, contributing to debates on the nature versus nurture aspects of cognitive capabilities. Through empirical research and theoretical analyses, students gain insights into the complexities of intelligence, its role in academic and real-world success, and the ongoing quest to comprehend and measure this fundamental aspect of human cognition.
Intelligence
Essential Lessons
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (5 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Theories of Intelligence in Psychology
Multiple Intelligences Theory
The Fake Link Between Race And Intelligence
Choice! Choose One Topic
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (5 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Theories of Intelligence in Psychology
Multiple Intelligences Theory
The Fake Link Between Race And Intelligence
Choice! Choose One Topic
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
*Intelligence
*Empirical *Quantitative |
Multiple Intelligences
Theoretical Analysis *Qualitative |
*Psychometric
Race |
Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.
Choice!
Choose ONE of the topics below
These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
Select one that will add to your learning about this topic.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
If the link is directly to a video, article, ect. WITHOUT specific instructions write down 3-5 things you learned about the topic in your Notes.
Select one that will add to your learning about this topic.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
If the link is directly to a video, article, ect. WITHOUT specific instructions write down 3-5 things you learned about the topic in your Notes.
Your Brain Is Bad at Doing Everything Everywhere All at Once |
Navigating Stress, and AI, With Emotional Intelligence |
Unveiling the Secrets of Intelligence and Giftedness |
Emotional Intelligence Can Win an Argument With a Narcissist |
We Should Stop Comparing Animal and Artificial Intelligence |
The Dangers of Overthinking |